It's Raining In The Bismarck Area And Setting Records; Flooding Is Predicted

The Bismarck Tribune is reporting:

Bismarck continued to add to its record rainfall total for May as rain persisted Friday. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, Bismarck recorded 7.24 inches of rain for the month of May, eclipsing the record of 7.04 inches set in 1927. Bismarck received measurable rain May 16-21, none May 22, 23, 24 or 28 and measurable rain the rest of the month.

For Bismarck, five of the top 17 years for rainfall have come since the year 2000. The ninth wettest year in terms of rain came in 2011 — 23.22 inches. The 10th wettest was in 2010 with 23.18 inches. The 11th wettest was 2009 with 23.12 inches. The 12th wettest was in 2000 with 23 inches. The 17th wettest year was in 2001 with 21.34 inches of rain.